4 Elements Of Drama Edited 1 
Drama
Prose or verse telling a story intended for representation by actors through dialogue or action.
The Play
Playwright : person who writes plays. Script : printed copy of a play.
Acts : the major sections of a play.
Scene : small section or portion of a play.
The People
Actor: male performer
Actress: female performer
Cast: all performers selected to portray characters.
Director: instructs actors on how to portray characters.
Areas of the Stage
Backstage: area behind scenery not visible to audience.
Center stage: area in the center of the stage.
Downstage: area closest to the audience. Stage left/right: area to actor’s left or right as he/she faces the audience. Upstage: area furthest away from the audience.
Backdrop: painted curtain without fullness. Flats: canvas-covered wooden frames used for scenery.
Set: all sets and props that help define the action.
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Upstage
Stage Right
Center Stage
Down Stage
Audience
Stage Left
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Elements of Drama
Plot: the main storyline
Theme: the basic idea of the play
Character: person, animal or thing in the story
Language: formal setting or dialect
Dialogue: conversation between two or more characters.
Monologue: one person speaking
Spectacle: visuals involved on stage Costumes: clothing worn by an actor on stage to help represent characters.
Props: items used on stage to help actors tell a story
Creative Dramatics
Improvisation: to make up or perform without preparation.
Pantomime: to communicate without speaking using only facial and body gestures.
Mimicry: to copy or imitate something very closely.
Role Playing : to take on the characteristics of someone or
something.
Prose or verse telling a story intended for representation by actors through dialogue or action.
The Play
Playwright : person who writes plays. Script : printed copy of a play.
Acts : the major sections of a play.
Scene : small section or portion of a play.
The People
Actor: male performer
Actress: female performer
Cast: all performers selected to portray characters.
Director: instructs actors on how to portray characters.
Areas of the Stage
Backstage: area behind scenery not visible to audience.
Center stage: area in the center of the stage.
Downstage: area closest to the audience. Stage left/right: area to actor’s left or right as he/she faces the audience. Upstage: area furthest away from the audience.
Backdrop: painted curtain without fullness. Flats: canvas-covered wooden frames used for scenery.
Set: all sets and props that help define the action.
B
A
C
K
S
T
A
G
E
Upstage
Stage Right
Center Stage
Down Stage
Audience
Stage Left
B
A
C
K
ST
A
G
E
Elements of Drama
Plot: the main storyline
Theme: the basic idea of the play
Character: person, animal or thing in the story
Language: formal setting or dialect
Dialogue: conversation between two or more characters.
Monologue: one person speaking
Spectacle: visuals involved on stage Costumes: clothing worn by an actor on stage to help represent characters.
Props: items used on stage to help actors tell a story
Creative Dramatics
Improvisation: to make up or perform without preparation.
Pantomime: to communicate without speaking using only facial and body gestures.
Mimicry: to copy or imitate something very closely.
Role Playing : to take on the characteristics of someone or
something.